Denied Workers' Compensation Claims

Denied Workers’ Compensation Claims in Corona

We Will Fight for the Benefits You Deserve

The workers’ compensation system provides coverage for employees who are injured on the job. Unfortunately, workers’ compensation benefits are not guaranteed for all injured employees. It is possible that your workers’ compensation claim could be denied.

If you were injured at work and were denied workers’ compensation coverage, we can help you recover the benefits you deserve. It is possible to appeal a denied workers’ compensation claim in order to receive benefits. We will represent your rights and take on your employer and their insurance company so you can get the care you need.

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Reasons a Workers’ Compensation Claim May be Denied

Workers’ compensation claims can be denied for many different reasons. There are processes that must be followed to receive workers’ compensation benefits, and doing something incorrectly or too late can jeopardize the success of a claim. Claims can also be denied if an employer and/or their workers’ compensation insurance company does not believe the employee’s injuries are work related, or thinks that they are exaggerating the severity of their injuries. Although these reasons can be valid concerns, there are some cases in which employers and their workers’ compensation insurance companies deny claims because they do not want to provide benefits to an injured employee.

A workers’ compensation claim may be denied for the following reasons (or, an employer and their workers’ compensation insurance company may give these reasons for denying a claim):

Claim was filed too late
Claim was not filed correctly
Injuries were not work-related
Injury severity was exaggerated
Dishonesty about required treatment
Injuries occurred when the employee was under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Injuries were caused by gross misconduct by employee
Fraud

What to Do if Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Was Denied

If your workers’ compensation claim has been denied, you have a right to file an appeal. To prepare for this, you should first hire an attorney — the legal team of Workers' Compensation Lawyer, Inc. can help you.

You should collect all materials you have related to your claim and its denial. You should retain copies of your claims forms and any other official documents you have received from your employer. Your medical records related to your work injury will be valuable as well. You should also keep any communication you had with your employer about your claim. This may include emails, text messages, and other types of correspondence. If you were given a reason why your claim was denied, you should save anything related to the reason you were given and anything that contradicts that reason. All of this information can be helpful in building a case to appeal your claim.

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The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Process

Workers’ compensation appeal hearings are similar to a trial. A judge will preside over your case and will hear your arguments as well as those of your employer and their workers’ compensation insurance company. The judge will then make a decision about whether or not you can receive benefits. It is possible that your case may move forward to an actual trial if the judge feels it is necessary.

Spinal Injuries $206,000
We have recovered a settlement for a client that suffered from spinal injuries while working on a home improvement project pulling a pallet.
Psych Injury $125,000
We have recovered a settlement for a client that suffered from a psych injury due to a traumatizing event; the defendants denied the claim.
Cumulative Trauma - Laborer $123,000
We have recovered a settlement for a client that suffered from Cumulative trauma due to repetitive movement.
Cumulative Trauma Injury - Orthopedic $120,000
We have recovered a settlement for a client that suffered from various cumulative trauma injuries due to body parts wearing out over 20 years of labor.
Cumulative Neck Injury $120,000
We have recovered a settlement for a client who suffered from a cumulative neck injury.
Spinal Injury $100,000
We have recovered a settlement for a client who suffered from neck and back injuries due to operating a caterpillar.
Back & Arm Injury $95,000
We have recovered a settlement for a client that suffered from a specific injury to the back and cumulative injury to arms.
Back Injury $70,000
We have recovered a settlement for a client who suffered from back injuries due to a car accident.

Our Attorneys Can Help!

It is crucial to have an experienced attorney on your side if your workers’ compensation claim has been denied. We can evaluate the details of your case to determine why your claim was denied, and will build a case against your employer’s arguments. Then, we will help you through the pre-hearing processes and guide you through an appeal. Contact us today to get started on your case.

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